Our Members
The Centre's Membership is comprised of individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds who share an interest in keeping up to date with developments in EU law and European Human Rights law.
A Message from our Patron
Her Excellency Mary Robinson SC offers some thoughts on the ICEL launching its Northern Ireland Committee.
Our History
The Irish Centre for European Law is based in Trinity College Dublin. It was founded in1988 by Senator Mary Robinson S.C. (as she then was) who served as the Centre's first Director prior to becoming President of Ireland.
Upcoming Events
Rule of Law Conference: A Union of Values? The EU’s Rule of Law Toolkit and the Retreat from Democracy?
The Members’ Committee of The Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) will host a Rule of Law Conference themed “A Union of Values? The EU’s Rule of Law Toolkit and the Retreat from Democracy” on 4 November 2026 (4-5.30pm) at Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse…
EU Presidency Conference: Ireland’s enduring place in Europe and why it matters: The Legal View
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) is pleased to announce that it will host an EU Presidency Conference in partnership with the Chief State’s Solicitor’s Office at the President’s Hall at the Law Society of Ireland between 2-5.45pm on Friday, 13 November 2026. There…
ICEL’s Annual Public Procurement Law Conference
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) is pleased to announce that it will host its Annual Public Procurement Law Conference this year on Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 9.30am to 5.15pm at The Inn of Court, Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast. A networking reception…
Volunteer Vacancies
ICEL, a membership-based organisation, is currently looking for volunteers seeking opportunities to become involved in either the governance of the Centre (see details of the governance of the charity here) and/or the organisation of events and activities.
We would love to hear from you.